Funeral Notices – Saturday 13th August

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AYSON, Mary (nee Hodge):
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Friday, August 12, 2022, in her 97th winter. Dearly beloved wife of the late Peter, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Liz (Northam W.A), Philip (Gore), Jeanne and Magnus (Napier), Trevor and Marie (Brno, Czech Republic). Much loved Nana of Renee, Robin, Rebecca, Emma and Sebastian, special Nana to Lyn, loved Aunty of her Ayson and Hodge nieces and nephews.
‘Lovingly Remembered’
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at the Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Tuesday, August 16, at 2.00pm, with committal to follow at Riversdale Cemetery. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Donations kindly accepted for NZ Cancer Society. Messages to 289 Lady Charlton Road, RD4, Gore 9774.

HASSAN, Margaret Anne (nee McGettigan):
Died peacefully at home in Blenheim, August 2, 2022, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of Nick and her 7 children and 19 grandchildren. Also loved sister of Mary Murphy, Pat, Julia Moir, Cathy Matheson, John and Dan. A Requiem Mass was celebrated last Monday, August 8, in Blenheim.
May she rest in peace.

LARKING, Nora Mary (nee Courtney):
Passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of Resthaven staff, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Diana, and the late Nola. Loved mother-in-law of the late Richard, Nana of James (Brisbane), Kate (Sydney), Matthew, and William (London) and Great-Nana of her six great-grandchildren. “Back to the green hills of home”
Privately cremated. A get together will be held at a future date. Messages to 78 Kitchener St, Gore 9710.

McEWAN, May (Winifred May):
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of May (aged 88 years) on Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by her family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored wife of Ron for 65 years. Much loved and respected Mum and mother-in- law of Wayne and Anne, Dianne and Don, Julie and Brendan. Adored ‘Nana May’ of Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten, Kylie and Rei, Todd and Tania, Brooke and Jason, Rick, Ella and Laura. Great ‘Nana May’ to Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, Oscar, Kate and Lucy. Lifelong friend and identical twin sister of Mabel Dewson and sister-in-law of the late Neville Dewson. Special ‘May’ to Karen McEwan, Margaret Dynes and the late Owen Dallard and special ‘Nana May’ to Griffin, Sam, Emma, Javarn and Ailah. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack and Winnie McEwan. In accordance with May’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Dianne, Julie and Wayne would like to sincerely thank the management and staff at Rowena Jackson for the care and compassion they have shown May over the last 10 months. Also Nurse Practitioner Dawn Acker from Monarch Health for the outstanding care and support provided to May and the family. Messages to 350 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill, 9872.
Those we love never truly leave us as they are woven into our lives forever.

McLACHLIN, Sheila:
Peacefully on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at Resthaven, Gore, aged 94 years. Loved daughter of Ian* and Christina* McLachlan and loved sister and sister in law of Flora and Bill* Williams, and Alastair* McLachlan. Loved aunt of Robin and Averil Williams, Kenneth and Lynn Williams, and Lynette and Murray Welsh and also all her great nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 11.30am, on Saturday August 20. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 83 Hokonui Drive, Gore and tributes may be left on Sheila’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

MOORE, Daphne (nee McLaren):
(Retired District Nurse).
Peacefully, on August 11, 2022, at her home in Balclutha; aged 93 years, a much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Yoko, Katie, Nikki, Greg and Diane, a treasured Nana of Tomo, Abby, Cass and Hope, and Brooke, a loved great-nana to Asher, and Neela. Loved daughter of *Archie and *Catherine, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Donald and *Mabel McLaren, and treasured aunty and great-aunty to John and Wendy, Rhys, and Thani McLaren A service to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 1.30pm in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Otago Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at Daphne’s service. Messages C/- 7 Ryrie Street, Balclutha 9230. (*denotes deceased).

NILES, Graham Trevor:
On Monday, August 8, 2022, peacefully, at home in Christchurch. Loved husband of Helen (nee McNaughton) for 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Delia (Perth), Susan (Christchurch), and Lynley and Jim (Timaru). Proud grandad to Mikayla, and Jacob, and a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Graham Niles, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made directly online at www.stjohn.org.nz. A Celebration of Graham’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Wednesday, August 17, at 2.00pm.

SMITH, Eileen Theresa:
Mike, Joanne, Brendon, Greeny and their families would sincerely like to thank extended family and friends for all the support, flowers, cards, baking etc during our recent loss. Thank you to Dr Azeez at Southland Hospital. A very big thank you to Dr Steve Brown for everything you did. Thank you to Rohan at Southland Hospice. A very big thank you to Ravina for the care and compassion you gave to Eileen. To all the Cardiologists, Doctors, Nurses and the tea lady, thank you for the excellent care you all gave to Eileen. A special thank you to Dr Hadi and Gary Hume
for all you did. A huge and special thank you to to my work mates at West Plains Partners for their overwhelming support over this past year. Thank you all so much. To Olive McCall for a lovely service. Once again a very big thank you to everyone that has been involved with Eileen over the past year.
Forever in our hearts
Never to be forgotten

SOMMERVILLE, Marjory:
Marjory in her 93rd year, passed away on 6th August at Peacehaven, surrounded by her dedicated support crew. Dearly loved by Bill, her husband and best friend of 72 years, her children and partners, Gordon and Debbie, Derek* and Larissa, Elaine and Ian, Steve and Jane. Best ever Nana to Jody, Kristy, Katrina, Lauren, Peter, Michael, David, Laura, Richard, James, and partners and adored Great Nana to her eleven great-grandchildren. Marj was a much-loved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend to many. A private cremation has been held with a memorial service to follow at a later date.
”Love you till the end of forever” distinctfunerals.co.nz

TREWIN, Graeme James:
Peacefully, on August 10, 2022, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Dearly loved father of Hamish, Campbell, and Jeanette. Dearly loved son of Yvonne and the late Jimmy, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Colleen and Malcolm Hardy, Joanne and David Fannin, Andrea and Chris Traynor, and a loved uncle and great-uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Graeme Trewin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Graeme’s life will be held in the Ilam Seventh-day Adventist Church, 24-26 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Wednesday, August 17, at 10.00am. Following this, there will be a hkoi to Invercargill, via the Catlins, and Graeme’s family invite you to join them on this journey. A final Committal Service will be held in the Eastern Cemetery, 10 East Road, Invercargill, on Friday, August 19, at 11.00am.

In Memoriam

DAVIS, Paulette Maree:
Passed away August 14, 2019. Loved and missed heaps by your cousins Eileen, Matt, Carl and Darren Hollis.

GIBB, Jeanette:
18.8.1958 – 13.8.2021
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
The angel said my place was ready, in Heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home,
For God looked down, smiled at me, and told me “Welcome home”.
So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.
It’s been a year and we all still miss you every day. Love you forever, Neil, Alan and Tracey.

KELLEHER, John (JK):
22.11.1947 – 14.08.2013
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Loved and remembered everyday
– Your loving family xoxo.

Acknowledgement

CUNNINGHAM, Russell John (Sneaky Meat):
Andree, Kate and Kylie, Alex and Samantha and their families wish to express our sincere thanks to those who sent cards, flowers, food and phone calls on the passing of Russ. A special thanks to Hamish from J Fraser & Sons for your empathy and guidance and to Rhys for providing the sidecar for Russ’ final bike ride. It was humbling that so many reached out. Please accept this as a personal thanks to you all.

MILLER, Alexander William (Lex):
Wendy, Stephanie, Nicola, Kryssie and families wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who visited, phoned, sent cards and messages, and bought gifts of food and flowers when Lex passed away suddenly. We very much appreciated the love and support. Please accept this as a personal thank you.
“All our lives we’ll miss you
As the years come and go
But in our hearts we’ll keep you
Because we love you so’

STOWERS, Terry:
To all of you who joined us
in honouring and celebrating Terry’s life; either in person, online, offering or sending condolences or posting tributes, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you. Ailsa, Kevin, Sharyn, Tony, Trevor, and our families.